US Bridges

Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W.Jct.High View DR · Structure no. 000000000811119

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMuirfield Drive
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.1 Mi.W.Jct.High View DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12796, -79.92422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Muirfield Drive over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.